Local Briefs

University Women to hold fall luncheon
Local News

University Women to hold fall luncheon

September 29, 2017

Rep. Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango, who serves on the Colorado State Legislature Education Committee, will speak about education. The luncheon is also a scholarship fundraiser for the 2017 National Conference of…

Volunteers sought for District 9-R learning team
Education

Volunteers sought for District 9-R learning team

September 29, 2017

The team will include three administrators, three students, four teachers, three parents, three community members, the Curriculum and Assessment Department and the Student Information Services and Communications Department. All stakeholders…

Rotary Club to hear about Girls on the Run
Community

Rotary Club to hear about Girls on the Run

September 29, 2017

du1-i-syn Sloan Gingg, Paige Hickman and Francesca Shaw will speak to the club about the Durango chapter of Girls on the Run, a physical-activity-based youth-development program offered to improve social,…

Durango Methodist church to hold potluck
Religion

Durango Methodist church to hold potluck

September 29, 2017

Those who attend are asked to bring a side dish, and the Connect Team will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. For dessert, a s’mores table with marshmallow roasting will…

Trails 2000 to hold trail work on Public Lands Day
Local News

Trails 2000 to hold trail work on Public Lands Day

September 28, 2017

Instruction and a safety talk about tools will be given at 8 a.m. at Hidden Valley Trailhead, 915 Hidden Valley Circle, and trail work will continue until noon. Afterward, there…

Lowry celebrates 50 years as a historic landmark
Southwest Life

Lowry celebrates 50 years as a historic landmark

September 28, 2017

Two two shuttles will depart the Anasazi Heritage Center at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, for interactive tours at Lowry Pueblo.Journal file The free celebration will begin…

Ignacio to host October economic summit
Business

Ignacio to host October economic summit

September 27, 2017

Kimber Lanning, founder and executive director of Local First Arizona, will give a keynote address, “Local Economies and Livable Places: The Case for Collaboration.” Workshops, exhibitors and networking will be…

Bee Bare Waxing now open
Business

Bee Bare Waxing now open

September 27, 2017

Hannadu1-i-syn Prizes, giveaways and treats will be featured. For more information, visit www.beebaredurango.com.

Landlords sought to attend meeting
Local News

Landlords sought to attend meeting

September 26, 2017

Landlords will learn about how to give back to the community through short- and long-term lease agreements, hotel or vacation rentals during the offseason, and supportive housing programs for veterans,…

FLC lecture to examine depression-era national parks
Local News

FLC lecture to examine depression-era national parks

September 26, 2017

Cory Pillen, assistant professor of art history at FLC, will examine the design and aesthetics of Work Projects Administration posters, which promoted a balance between use and preservation of national…

Wastewater-treatment regulations open for comments
Local News

Wastewater-treatment regulations open for comments

September 26, 2017

To view the regulations, visit www.sjbpublichealth.org/septic-systems or request a hard copy at SJBPH offices in Durango, 281 Sawyer Drive, or in Pagosa Springs, 502 S. Eighth St. To submit a…

Mercy to offer tours of new hospice
Local News

Mercy to offer tours of new hospice

September 26, 2017

Courtesy of Mercy Regional Medical Center Hospice staff members and volunteers will give tours of the eight-bed, 11,000-square-foot facility, which is expected to open in early October. For more information,…

Kiwanis club to hear about youth baseball
Local News

Kiwanis club to hear about youth baseball

September 26, 2017

du1-i-syn Lunch is $13. A beverage without lunch is $3. All are welcome to attend. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/kiwanisclubofdurango.

Fort Lewis College to host eight-hour archaeology class
Local News

Fort Lewis College to host eight-hour archaeology class

September 25, 2017

The course is part of the program for avocational archaeological certification, and will include archaeology basics, terminology, Colorado in North American prehistory, laws that protect archaeological resources, codes-of-ethics, and information…

Lowry celebrates 50 years as a historic landmark
Local News

Lowry celebrates 50 years as a historic landmark

September 25, 2017

Two two shuttles will depart the Anasazi Heritage Center on Oct. 7 at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. for Lowry Pueblo for interactive tours.The Journal file A presentation and tours…

Episcopal church to hold animal blessing
Religion

Episcopal church to hold animal blessing

September 25, 2017

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will hold a special outdoor worship service to celebrate the life of St. Francis and God’s gift of creation at 10 a.m. Oct. 1 at Rotary…

Durango Public Library to host heart-health talk
Health

Durango Public Library to host heart-health talk

September 25, 2017

Attendees will learn about heart attack and stroke symptoms, CPR and AED techniques and Heimlich maneuver applications. Proceeds go to Durango Friends of the Arts. To register, contact Mary Kay…

VFW to hold meet-and-greet
Local News

VFW to hold meet-and-greet

September 24, 2017

The event is open to VFW members, auxiliary members, veterans and active military. For more information, visit www.vfw.org.

Senior center to offer tech classes
Local News

Senior center to offer tech classes

September 24, 2017

ALAN DIAZ/AP<br><br>In this file photograph taken June 24, an Apple store employee displays a new Apple iPhone 4 in Miami Beach, Fla. Consumer Reports said Monday the iPhone 4 has…

Durango women sought for Mrs. Colorado pageant
Local News

Durango women sought for Mrs. Colorado pageant

September 24, 2017

To apply, women must be at least 18 years old, U.S. citizens, Colorado residents and be married at the time of the pageant. The winner will represent Colorado at the…

Unitarian church to preview Kristof visit
Religion

Unitarian church to preview Kristof visit

September 24, 2017

Kristof The series was shot in 10 countries around the world and based on the book of the same name co-authored by Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. The free event is…